STX-1 Series Instrument
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3. Log Data:
a. Press the STORE button to store tension readings along
with the Minimum and Maximum of these values.
b. Clear the data displayed on the Main Screen by pressing
and holding the STORE button, or power the instrument off.
c.
For additional information on logging and viewing data, refer
to Sec 6 Display Screens - Data Logging.
4. Read Tension: Variations in strapping (material, thickness and width)
affect tension readings. It is essential to select the correct material
and size before use, or tension values may be incorrect.
5. Select Tension Units:
a. Using the up or down arrows, scroll to TENSION UNITS,
then press ENTER.
b. Next, select from: Kilograms, DecaNewtons, or LBS, and
then press ENTER.
6. Select Material:
a. Using the up or down arrows, scroll to SELECT MATERIAL,
then press ENTER.
b. Next scroll through the strap descriptions until the correct
strap size/material is highlighted, then press ENTER. Your
main display will indicate the strap size selected. (See
Figure 4)
c.
If your specific material is not listed, add it to the menu by
following the calibration instructions included at the end of
these instructions. Or, send a 10
’ sample of your
material/strap and the instrument to Tensitron and ask to
have it added to the menu.
7. Zero Instrument: Hold the instrument in the attitude your reading will
be taken before you engage it to the tensioned strap. Then, press
ZERO.
Select strap size
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Instrument automatically
adjusts calibration
Figure 4:
Select Material Screen